Old Bones
by Aaron Elkins
ISBN: 0892962623
ISBN-13: 9780892962624
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
Although some believe the dead don't tell tales, their bones do speak to Gideon Oliver, professor of anthropology and specialist in bone work. Forty years separate two murders in a prominent French family, but the police believe the crimes are linked. It's up to Oliver to make the bones talk. Winner of the 1987 Edgar Award.
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Publisher: Grand Central Pub
Published date: 1987
Publisher's Notes
When members of a prominent Breton family suddenly die, and the parts of a human skeleton are found dating back to 1940, authropologist Gideon Oliver is called in to investigate.
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Old Bones: A Gideon Oliver Mystery
Aaron J. Elkins
Mysterious Press. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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Old Bones
Elkins, Aaron J
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Mysterious Press, 1987. Hard Cover. First edition/printing hardback with dust jacket. Ex-library with the usual markings, binding slanted and stressed, taped in one place, several page-edge stains at back of book. DJ sunfaded on spine and has one sticker and light wear. Fair in Good DJ.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Fair. Ex-Library. ( more information) Offered by A Journey Beyond... Books (United States)
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Old Bones a Gideon Oliver mystery
Elkins Aaron
Mysterious Press Dec 1987, 1987. good hardback in good dustjacket, ex library. ISBN: 0892962623. 1st Edition. Hardcover. ( more information) Offered by Tony Henderson Books (Australia)
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Old Bones : A Gideon Oliver Mystery
Elkins, Aaron
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Mysterious Press, 1987. Scarce hardcover first edition, a beige and brown 5.5"x8.5" book with illustrated dustjacket. 197 pages. clean, unmarked pages, tight binding. DAILY PROCESSING, QUICK RESPONDING DEALER.. First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. ( more information) Offered by Connie Popek, Bookseller (United States)
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Elkins, Aaron
New York, NY: Mysterious Press, 1987. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Dust Jacket shows very mild edgewear. Overall a lovely copy.Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Books for Change (United States)
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Old Bones : A Gideon Oliver Mystery
Elkins, Aaron
New York, NY: Mysterious Press, 1987. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Fine. Dust Jacket shows very mild edgewear. Overall a lovely copy. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Books For Change (United States)
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OLD BONES
Elkins, Aaron J
New York: Mysterious Press, 1987. Elkins' 1988 Edgar Award winning novel from his mystery series featuring "skeleton detective" Gideon Oliver, this time investigating a murder in France. Scarce. Collectable.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. ( more information) Offered by H.W. Gumaer, Bookseller (United States)
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Old Bones
Elkins, Aaron J
New York, NY, U. S. A.: Mysterious Press, 1987. Fine in Near Fine jacket Signed by Author A Gideon Oliver Mystery, SIGNED on title pg. Edgar Award winner best mystery npc 197pp.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. ( more information) Offered by Black Dog Mystery Firsts (United States)
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Old Bones: A Gideon Oliver Mystery
Elkins, Aaron
New York, New York, U.S.A.: Mysterious Press, 1987 EDGAR AWARD WINNER - 1988. Signed by Aaron Elkins on the title page(no inscription). The book is otherwise unmarked. Stated First Printing. Dust Jacket is NOT clipped ($15.95 FPT) and is protected by an Archival Brodart Jacket Cover. Book appears unread and in "AS NEW" condition. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Duck Soup Books (United States)
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OLD BONES: A GIDEON OLIVER MYSTERY
Elkins, Aaron J. [Dust Wrapper design by Barbara Buck, illustration by David McKelvey, author photo by Laure Leber]
New York: The Mysterious Press [1987], 1987. First edition. This copy has been signed by the author on the title page. Edgar Award winning novel. 197 pages. Fine copy with light bumping to one rear corner in Fine Dust Wrapper.. Signed. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Fine. ( more information) Offered by Other Worlds Bookstore (United States)
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Old Bones : A Gideon Oliver Mystery
Elkins, Aaron J
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Mysterious Press, 1987. First printing,stated.. ISBN: 0892962623. FIRST EDITION. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. FRANCE FICTION OLIVER GIDEON FICTITIOUS CHARACTER MYSTERY DETECTIVE GENERAL. ( more information) Offered by Pinacle Books (United States)
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Old Bones : A Gideon Oliver Mystery
Elkins, Aaron J
New York, NY, U.S.A.: Mysterious Press, 1987. First printing,stated."The Skeleton Detective" is called to a French isle soon after an aristocrat drowns. But he soon finds that the case is eerily connected to another murder--way back during the Nazi Occupation of World War II France.. ISBN: 0892962623. FIRST EDITION. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. FRANCE FICTION OLIVER GIDEON FICTITIOUS CHARACTER MYSTERY DETECTIVE GENERAL. ( more information) Offered by Pinacle Books (United States)
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